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Add 75/84 and 10/50

75/84 + 10/50 is 153/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   10/50 = 10 × 42/50 × 42 = 420/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/2100 + 420/2100 = 1875 + 420/2100 = 2295/2100
5. 2295/2100 simplified gives 153/140
6. So, 75/84 + 10/50 = 153/140
   In mixed form: 113/140

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